2025 NFL combine superlatives: Shedeur Sanders drips, Maxwell Hairston flies & Jalen Milroe grows - ESPN

The NFL combine is nearly complete, having brought no shortage of intriguing draft data points — and humorous moments.

From Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Robbie Ouzts' expression of pure, unfiltered effort in the 40-yard dash to Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron holding court at the media session with astute commentary, there were highlights galore on and off the field in Indianapolis.

These are some of the standouts in a number of nonstatistical categories at the 2025 NFL scouting combine:

Shedeur Sanders

Sanders sent the college football world into a frenzy after flexing his iced-out watch during warmups against Nebraska in the 2023 season. But custom fits aren't anything new for the quarterback. Though he didn't participate in any workouts at the combine, Sanders still addressed reporters with two iced-out diamond necklaces.

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In his college days at Jackson State and Colorado, the star quarterback was known to rock a custom No. 2 chain, matching the swagger of his father, NFL legend Deion Sanders.

Maxwell Hairston

A highly anticipated question for scouts and fans alike: Who would «break the clock» in the 40-yard dash?

Firing out with an explosive first step and a smooth drive phase, Hairston delivered the answer, blazing to a 4.28-second finish — the fastest time of any player at the 2025 NFL Combine.

That time also ties him for the third-fastest 40-yard dash by a cornerback since the NFL began officially tracking the event in 2006.

In 20 career starts at Kentucky, Hairston allowed a 72.7 passer rating, recorded six interceptions and eight pass breakups, and earned Second-Team All-SEC honors in both 2023 and 2024.

Maxwell Hairston ran a blazing 4.29u on his second run!